Speakers will be members of the Tucson Fire Department.
WRITTEN EXAM
The Human Resources Department administers the first step in the recruitment process, the written exam.
The written exam will be given mid January 2008.
The written exam is a general aptitude test
including video-based human relations, animated mechanical aptitude and a reading test. For more
detailed information and 30+ practice items with discussion, visit the Fire TEAM website at
www.fireteamtest.com.
CPAT ORIENTATIONS
February 2008
The second step in
the application process is the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
Tucson Fire will Provide applicants an opportunity to learn more abount the CPAT.
Only those candidates who score high enough on the written exam will be invited to take the CPAT.
Candidates will watch a video on what CPAT is, how to successfully pass the exam, explain failure
points, and receive preparation tips. During these sessions, the candidates will receive "hands-on"
familiarity with the test apparatus, and receive guidance on specific conditioning regiments
and techniques to help them prepare for the test. The exact content of the Orientations have
yet to be determined, but all candidates will have exactly the same opportunities during the
Orientations. These Orientations are not required, but are strongly encouraged.
CPAT Preparation Guide
CPAT Orientation Guide
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CPAT TIMED PRACTICE
March 2008
Candidates will be given
the opportunity for two timed practice runs within 30 days of the actual CPAT. Timed practices are
not required, but they are strongly encouraged. Timed practices on the CPAT course will give the
candidates the opportunity to gauge their fitness levels and make adjustments in their training
to better prepare them for success in the CPAT.
CPAT
April 2008
Those candidates who
score high enough on the written exam will proceed to this step in the hiring process.
The CPAT will be pass/fail and times will not effect overall ranking. The Tucson Fire Department
will provide candidates with several opportunities to become familiar with the CPAT.
Candidates must complete the CPAT course in 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
TRAINING CHIEF ORAL BOARDS
Date to be Determined
The third step in the application
process is the Training Chief Oral Board. During this portion of the testing process, the
candidates will be asked a series of questions to aid the Tuscon Fire Department in the selection process.
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These three portions constitute the majority of the Civil Service testing process. Once a candidate has completed
these three steps, they are given a total weighted score and ranked (according to their score) on an Eligibility
List. Those applicants selected from these interviews are offered a position with the Tucson Fire Department as a
Firefighter Recruit. Pending a successful background check and physical examination from the City Physician, the
Recruit will start our 22-week training Academy.
For information regarding the testing process,
please call the City of Tucson Human Resources Department at (520) 791-4241 or the TFD Recruitment Hotline at (520)
791-5211 ext. 1202.
Call the Recruitment Hot Line at
(520) 791-5211 x1202 at any time if your questions have not been addressed or answered.
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
